There's always a danger with topical news items that they won't be topical everywhere, but the release of hundreds of thousands of diplomatic cables means there's enough scandal and embarrassment for everyone if you dig deep enough. Wikileaks: the gift that keeps on giving.

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Sticking with a seasonal theme; we Brits famously can't handle snow. It comes along so infrequently that we don't prepare and don't know how to handle it when it arrives, so it can shut down the whole country leaving us to spend the winter vigorously complaining about it. (Those born beyond these fair shores may not be aware that complaining is the British national sport.) But last winter was the worst we've had in many a year, and this one looks set to be just as bad. So maybe we should ask some more experienced hands for advice.

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This week *cough* we've been writing about Xmas encroaching. I let this one run on a bit because we got some entries just as I was about to close it.

nothanks-giving by kazzibeeWhat's that you say that I should do?Bake some roasted Kangaroo?I think not!Not in my pot!I shall say thanks but no thanks to you!

What Happened to Thanksgiving? by nsfinchAs the last trick-or-treaters are stopping,It's immediately time to go shopping.And whatever's the reason?Why, it's now Christmas season.You want bargains? You'd better get hopping!